Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-29

| ing on ANthN' NV NHiihNf NVt"aN"ttl
known as the Canad an gray wolf wa
then the soourge of the country They
often gathered in large numbers
apparently uudor the guidance OF Al
acknowledged leader, and attacked
whataver came in their way. Not
only sheep aud small animals were
slaughtered. but horned cattle, horses.
aud even human beings fell prey "a
these bloodthlrsty scourges. Tho wolf
is scarcely, II ever known TO attack
any creature except some OF the small
or species. slngly. as he has ever been
noted for Ms cowardice. but when
pressed by hunger and an available
opportunity for securing good round
meal Is discovered by the leader OF the
pack. he at once begins TO howl This
is understood and answered by others.
until, in an incredibly short time, they
are all assembled. when. under the
guidance and at well known signal
from the leader, the frightfal aud
ominons war cry, known as that Of the
chase. is sounded Then whatever
happens to be the object OF pursuit is
generally doomed TO destruction. The
leader when ne becomes feeble By
reason Of old age or other disabilities.
is generally yanquished in an encounter
with some younger. and more vigorous
male and then set upon By the entire
pack and driven out to die alone. The
wolves sometimes seen sIngiy or In
pairs in northern Maine are said to be
refugees from northern Canada and
perfectly harmless. us their defeat aud
exile has rendered them so cowardly
that no danger need DO feared. as they
win never attack anything larger than
partridge or rabbit.
In the autumn OF tho year 1882. near
tho close Of bright, sunny day. q
traveller alighted at little waysldo ian
situated on the borders Of ono OF those
extensive Canadian forests. known as
the Grown lands. and called for feed
for his horse aud a lunch. He was 4
built man. Of fine personal
appearance. In the prime Of life. aud
evidently one who had seen much Of
the world. The horse no rode. whose
symmetrical form. tinely-shaped head
and lofty mien plainly indicated his
careful breeding, was nnsaddled. neat |
ly groomed and placed in the stable.
A frugal meal Of deer.sseak. potatoes
buckwheat griddle cakes and maple /
honey was soon placed on tho table. 10 4
which the hungry traveller immediately
proceeded to do ample justice. TO this /
was added tumbler and small ocean.
Tor OF whisky. as at that day drink Of
some kind Of liquor. especially among
gentry and travellers at least. before
zach meal. was not only considered re.
'pectablc. but almost Indispensable.
Of the latter. however thu guest de-
lined to parlake. remmking that he
'ad never yet tasted liquor OF ans Kind.
md hadn't the least desire to commence
low. In reply TO heterogeneous he
'tated that be was agent Of large pub
ishing house ia Philadelphia. and
'ound to Quebec tina, he must hasten.
. be wished to pass the long wood,
hat night.
Pass tho woods tonight % oxclaim.
d the landlord ln surprise. Indeed you
must do no such thing. The wool. are
illed with wolves. aud they aru ancom.
nonly fierce. II sou encounters Yack
> no doubt you will. your it's mns, pay
he forfeit sopleaso stay where YOU ara
a welcome, but beg you will NOT
azzard your life In this reckless man.
err
The traveller. thinking his host over
nxlous, and As ho carried large sum
money. began 10 mistrust danger
rom another source. Tho more he
the iirmer became his con.
iction that mischief was meant and
ie story OF the wolves one Of their In.
cntion to suit the occasion aud their
wn wicked purpose. Furthermore.
moving the moon to be near the full
nd smooth road before him. besides
cling well mounted. he anticipated
othing but pleasant ride.
Bidding his host hasty goodbv. no
counted his horse and was soon Loaf N .
GIT IN tho d slant forest Nothing Of
Iterest occurred TO disturb the monot. .
~ Of his journey until several miles or
'rhaps more than half the distance had
zen passed. when he deserted a dark
'Iect at short distance ahead, which
at first took for some stray dog !
DC creature trotted along for some ?
stance IN q leisurely manner. occasion. .
y casting backward glance az tho &
rise aud rider. then with a sudden 2
llnd disappeared In tho forest But b
low moments interviewed when a shor. Z
stance to his right he heard The pro. G.
nged howls Of wolf. This was i'm. q
edIately answered BY another at ia e
Y and then another an another in p
ierent rections, { II the whole sur. y
andlng forest seemed alive with q
EN-. $500
Inc horse, as though apprchendinr
niger, pricked up his cars and quick.
od his pace, The bowls still confirm. y
and apparently coming nearer eaeh Is
Ier. gu IN his rear. The poor tray. y
= heartily wished Ito had needed tho u
wee Of his landlord, which he now.
y! TOO lately discovered was k ndly is